Selected readings that allow the student to pursue areas of particular interest or need not covered in established courses or programs. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of required graduate foundation courses.

Prerequisite(s) / Corequisite(s):

12 semester hours of required graduate foundation courses.

Text(s):

There is not a standardized text or set of reading material for this course. Students will select appropriate reading material in consultation with the instructor. The instructor will make the ultimate determination of the suitability of particular reading material. The designated reading material will vary depending upon the mutual needs and interests of student and instructor.

Course Objectives

To increase and enhance the depth and breadth of knowledge regarding specific criminal justice issues.

To pursue relevant topics of interest in a concentrated manner.

To gain experience with a range of information, viewpoints, descriptions and policy approaches to criminal justice issues.

To demonstrate critical thinking, research and writing skills on criminal justice issues.

NOTE: The intention of this master course syllabus is to provide an outline of the contents of this course, as specified by
the faculty of Columbia College, regardless of who teaches the course, when it is taught, or where it is taught. Faculty members teaching this
course for Columbia College are expected to facilitate learning pursuant to the course objectives and cover the subjects listed in the topical
outline. However, instructors are also encouraged to cover additional topics of interest so long as those topics are relevant to the course's
subject. The master syllabus is, therefore, prescriptive in nature but also allows for a diversity of individual approaches to course material.